I recently sent my 18 year old niece to see the pre-screening of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, and got her take on the film. Kendall is into Dr. Who, Tom Hiddleston, and Les Miserables. She will be heading off to college in just a few weeks, and wanted to share her movie review. […]
8 Back-To-School Tips for a Successful Year + Play to Donate
“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.” My kids started back to school last week and I actually feel like we are getting the hang of our new routines. It can be kind of nerve […]
More Casserole: So Good That Everyone Asks For MORE!
More Casserole: So Good That Everyone Asks For MORE! Casserole recipes are so great to have on hand because they are usually easy to make, they are often great comfort food, and everyone loves ’em! I grew up on all different kinds of casseroles, but it hasn’t been until recently that I’ve made many casseroles […]
Allergy Solutions and Makeup Tips
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zyrtec for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Allergy Solutions and Makeup Tips My wife and I both suffer from seasonal allergies. It’s crazy because neither of us had them when we were younger. They just seem to keep getting worse with every new […]
#ad Hunger Hero with Chicken Nugget Butterflies & the CFK Project at Sam’s Club
So many children go hungry every single day, and it just breaks my heart. I feel very fortunate and blessed to be in a position where I can provide that basic necessity for my children. There are parents who would love to be able to provide that for their children, but for one reason or […]
Gooey Butter Cake
Gooey Butter Cake I’m going to tell you upfront that if you do not like sugar and yummy sweet treats, this recipe is not for you! You may have seen different names for this Gooey Butter Cake around the web, such as Chess Squares. They are in fact pretty much the same recipe that take […]
Hitting the Pavement with Reebok
“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Reebok. I received a Famous Footwear gift card to purchase a pair of Reebok shoes to facilitate my review and to thank me for participating.” With all of the back-to-school shopping I have been doing for the kids, my husband and I couldn’t resist doing a bit of […]
Healthy & Happy Kids this School Year with Help From Dollar General & Kraft
This post brought to you by Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. For us, school starts back up this week. A new school year always gives me the motivation to start fresh in my resolve to make sure that I give my kids the tools, strategies and support needed to be successful in school. I feel […]
RSVP for the #FreshFinds Twitter Party for Labor Day Inspiration
#FreshFinds Twitter Party Photo Credit: Jessica Harp of HungryHarps School is in session for some of us, and we’re already counting down the days to our next day off! Labor Day is just around the corner, and for me that means great company and excellent food! I’m always looking for more inspiration in the kitchen, […]
California Travel: Spanish Tapas in Carmel-by-the-Sea
California Travel with Spanish Tapas in Carmel-by-the-Sea As I have said before, I love tapas! For someone who is indecisive or doesn’t want to settle on one large dish of the same flavors, tapas is the perfect way to dine. On our recent family vacation covering all sorts of California travel, we had the privilege […]